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By Long Island News & PR July 25, 2016
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory, which is in effect from 11 am to 6 pm EDT on Monday. Pets should be kept indoors during this time.
By Long Island News & PR July 25, 2016
Start of construction is pending environmental review and permitting by the Federal Aviation Administration.
By Long Island News & PR July 24, 2016
NYSDOH is urging New Yorkers to take precautions against excessive heat and high temperatures this weekend by going to cooling centers around the state.
By Long Island News & PR July 23, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation that eliminates sales tax on feminine hygiene products.
By Long Island News & PR July 23, 2016
Animal League America is offering a donation only adoption special on all dogs, cats, puppies and kittens for all approved adopters on Saturday, July 23rd from 10 am – 10 pm.
By Long Island News & PR July 22, 2016
Recent sampling performed by SUNY Stony Brook has confirmed new cyanobacteria blooms in Sagaponack Pond, Kellis Pond and Stony Brook Duck Pond.
By Long Island News & PR July 22, 2016
A Suffolk County Police Highway Patrol officer rescued a woman who was contemplating suicide by threatening to jump off an overpass in Ronkonkoma this afternoon.
By Long Island News & PR July 22, 2016
US EPA has identified two chemicals known as PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonate) and PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) as emerging contaminants.
By Long Island News & PR July 22, 2016
The Nassau County Police Department is taking all steps necessary to ensure the safety of the public and its Police Officers.
By Long Island News & PR July 22, 2016
Rising temperatures and upcoming heat waves can create a dangerous environment for the residents and visitors of Nassau County.
By Zimmerman/Edelson July 22, 2016
Residents are encouraged to conserve water during hot, dry weather.
By Long Island News & PR July 22, 2016
PSEG Long Island has confirmed that it has enough capacity available to meet the projected service-area peak demand during this period of extreme heat.
By Long Island News & PR July 22, 2016
The founder of a Suffolk County veteran’s organization today pleaded guilty to two counts of grand larceny for his theft of nearly $90,000 from a 71 year old former veteran.
By Long Island News & PR July 22, 2016
The Long Island Against Trafficking Coalition (LIAT) will host its 6th annual FreedomFit at the Holtsville Park & Ecology Center on Saturday August 13th, 2016, from 9am-12pm.
By Long Island News & PR July 22, 2016
The beach closure issued on July 18, 2016, for Grantland Beach in Strongs Neck has been lifted, as as for Tanner Park Beach in Copiague and Venetian Shores Beach in Lindenhurst.
By Long Island News & PR July 22, 2016
Governor Cuomo today signed legislation expanding New York State's "Move-Over" Law to volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers.
By Long Island News & PR July 22, 2016
Governor Cuomo signed into law a measure that will empower NYers exposed to contaminants from Superfund sites to file personal injury claims.
By Long Island News & PR July 22, 2016
Kent Animal Shelter today announced that it has teamed up with NBC 4 New York / WNBC and Telemundo 47 / WNJU host NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations’ Clear the Shelters second annual nationwide pet adoption ...
By Long Island News & PR July 22, 2016
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced a new grant initiative to address the growing statewide problem of so-called “zombie homes.”
By Long Island News & PR July 22, 2016
The NYS DMV today announced 60 weekend arrests during the latest round of “Operation Prevent” sweeps, which are designed to deter underage drinking.
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